State v. Beaudette

Possession of intoxicating liquor intended for sale in this State is a misdemeanor. R. S., Chap. 127, Sec. 27. Prosecutions may be by indictment. R. S., Chap. 127, Séc. 40. Or by *45complaint; municipal, police, and trial Justice courts having jurisdiction to try and punish. R. S., Chap. 127, Sec. 40. An auxiliatory remedy, available upon complaint to any subordinate court, is contained in a provision authorizing a not unreasonable first-instance search l'or liquor alleged, on a complainant’s belief, to be kept with wrongful intent. If found, the liquor is to be seized and held, pending decision…